Young people to regain right to sue 'failing' authorities

摘要

A crucial Supreme Court judgement has restored the right of young people to sue councils for failing to protect them, a charity has said. The ruling said a claim may be brought against local authorities if it could be proved that the council had taken on responsibility to protect a claimant from third parties. Children's charity Article 39 said the decision restored the right of young people to sue councils for failing to protect them.